Pregnancy Care Center

01/01/2026

Happy New Year from us at the PCC!

12/28/2025

Motherhood Tip 💕
Your baby doesn’t need a perfect mom — they need YOU. Taking care of yourself during pregnancy isn’t selfish; it’s part of loving your baby. Rest when you can, ask for help, and remember that even small moments of care make a big difference for both of you.

12/25/2025

Merry Christmas from our team at Pregnancy Care Center of MHC!

12/17/2025

If you need us, please call and make sure you get in the office before the end of the year! We are scheduling by appointment only.
We wish you all a Merry Christmas!

12/09/2025

Stay safe out there!

12/05/2025

Wow. How incredible is the human body?! Moms, your body gives your baby exactly what they need. Breast is best.

In 2008, scientist Katie Hinde stood in a California primate lab staring at data that would change everything we thought we knew about milk. She'd been analyzing hundreds of samples from rhesus macaque mothers, and the numbers revealed something extraordinary: mothers were producing completely different milk depending on whether they'd given birth to sons or daughters.
Sons received milk with higher concentrations of fat and protein—more energy per ounce. Daughters received more volume overall, with higher calcium levels. The recipe wasn't universal. It was customized.
But that was just the beginning.
As Hinde continued her research at UC Davis—home to the largest primate research center in the United States—she discovered that milk wasn't just food. It was a conversation. When a nursing baby gets sick, tiny amounts of the baby's saliva travel back through the ni**le into the mother's breast tissue. That saliva carries information about the baby's immune status. Within hours, the mother's body detects the infection and floods the milk with white blood cells and specific antibodies—exactly what that baby needs to fight that illness.
The mechanism is almost unbelievable: the baby's body communicates its needs through saliva, and the mother's body responds through milk.
Hinde kept digging. She found that first-time mothers produce milk with higher stress hormones that actually program their babies' temperament. She discovered that milk composition changes throughout the day, with fat concentration peaking mid-morning. She documented over 200 varieties of complex sugars that babies can't even digest—they exist solely to feed the right bacteria in the infant's gut.
But here's what shocked her most: when she searched scientific databases, she found twice as many studies on erectile dysfunction as on breast milk composition. The world's first food—the substance that nourished every human who ever lived—was scientifically neglected.
So she changed that.
Hinde started a blog called "Mammals Suck...Milk!" that reached over a million views. She created March Mammal Madness, a science outreach event now used in hundreds of classrooms. She delivered a TED talk in 2017 and appeared in the Netflix series "Babies" in 2020. She received prestigious awards and built the Comparative Lactation Lab at Arizona State University.
Today, her work informs how we care for the most fragile infants in neonatal units and how we develop better formulas for mothers who face obstacles to breastfeeding. She revealed that milk isn't passive nutrition—it's medicine, signal, and immune protection all at once. A dynamic biological conversation that's been evolving for 200 million years.
Katie Hinde didn't just study milk. She revealed that the most ancient form of nourishment was also the most sophisticated—a real-time communication system between two bodies that shapes human development one feeding at a time.

12/02/2025

It's Safe Toys and Gifts Month!
Safe Toys and Gifts Month started to help prevent accidents and injuries caused by unsafe toys.
This initiative highlights the importance of selecting safe and appropriate toys for children of different ages. Prevent Blindness America introduced this observance month to reduce the risk of toy-related injuries, especially during the busy holiday season when toy sales peak​.
The Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act passed in 2008, played a significant role in improving toy safety standards.
This law imposed strict guidelines on toy manufacturing to ensure that toys are free from harmful chemicals like lead and have no small parts that could pose choking hazards. The act aimed to make toys safer for children and to prevent accidents that could lead to serious injuries or fatalities​​.
Safe Toys and Gifts Month encourages parents and caregivers to stay informed about toy safety. It urges them to check for recalls and ensure toys are appropriate for the child’s age and development level.
This awareness helps prevent common injuries such as choking, falls, and poisoning. By following these guidelines, we can ensure a safer play environment for children and make the gift-giving season joyful and worry-free​.

12/02/2025

It is giving Tuesday and we would love to have your support. Our center supports all families experiencing unplanned pregnancies, no matter their race, socioeconomic status, nationality, or beliefs. We wish to be a beacon of hope when they feel all alone.
You can make a one time donation, or sign up to do monthly, quarterly or annual donations. You can also call us at 276-634-5433 or mail a check to us. Support today by giving at https://pregcc.com/partner/give/

11/19/2025

We will be closed next Thursday and will reopen on Tuesday 12/2. We hope you all have a blessed Thanksgiving.

11/13/2025

We are IN NEED of new and gently used clothing in 12-18 months, low supply of 6-9 girls and boys 9-12.
Please consider donating to the PCC!

11/12/2025

Happy Veteran's Day to all of you who have served to protect our freedom. God bless you all!

11/09/2025

🌍💙 Today is World Adoption Day 💙🌍
Every child deserves a loving home — and today, we celebrate the beautiful gift of adoption.
At the Pregnancy Care Center of MHC, Inc., we honor the incredible courage of birth parents who choose life and love through adoption, the families who open their hearts and homes, and the children whose stories are filled with hope and purpose.
Adoption is a picture of love in action — a reminder that family is built not just by blood, but by compassion, commitment, and grace. 💛
To every birth mom, adoptive parent, and adoptee — we see you, we celebrate you, and we thank God for you.
If you would like more information about adoption services in our area, we are happy to point you in the right direction to learn more about the process and we are here to help support you! Stronger families create a stronger community!